Jerome Baker will remain Dolphins starting LB

Although Jerome Baker has had his ups and downs this preseason, he will remain one of the Dolphins starting linebacker.

The news was announced by Dolphins head coach Adam Gase on Monday morning as Baker will be third starting linebacker alongside Kiko Alonso and Raekwon McMillan.

“Baker’s our starter until we say otherwise,” Gase said.

Entering training camp, Stephone Anthony was starting on the first unit with Alonso and McMillan. Although Baker took some time learning the playbook and his assignments, he has improved a ton over the last three weeks of the preseason.

Baker has 15 total tackles through three preseason games as he has been able to show his athleticism and the ability to find the ball carrier. He has also done a solid job in pass coverage, an area the Dolphins struggled in a season ago.

Chase Allen, who started four games for the Dolphins last year has also played well this preseason. Although Allen saw significant playing time with the starters, the Dolphins will go with Baker in the starting spot.

The third round pick of the Dolphins registered 159 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks and two interceptions in his three seasons at Ohio State.

At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, it will be interesting to see if Baker’s small frame will be able to consistently shed blocks against bigger players this season.

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